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Activo

"The Leech"

Damon Jackson

Peso pluma Division

23-7-1 (W-L-D)

4

Victorias por nocaut

15

Gana por Sumisión

9

Primeros acabados redondos

Damon Jackson

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Learn more about Damon Jackson's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Durant, United States
Trenes en
Fortis MMA
Estilo de lucha
Grappler
Años
36
Alto
71.00
Peso
146.00
Debut del octágono
Aug. 30, 2014
Alcance
71.00
Alcance de la pierna
41.50
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Nine first round finishes
     
  • 15 wins by submission (Guillotine, 4 arm triangle, 9 RNC, armbar), four by KO
     
  • 8-2 with seven finishes between UFC appearances
     
  • Has won 12 of his last 17 and five of his last eight
     
  • Last pre-UFC win was first round submission (1:32) over UFC / WEC vet Leonard Garcia

UFC on ESPN (8/10/24) Jackson lost a three round unanimous decision to Chepe Mariscal

UFC Fight Night (4/6/24) Jackson won a three round split decision over Alexander Hernandez 

UFC on ESPN (8/5/23) Jackson lost a three round unanimous decision to Billy Quarantillo 

UFC Fight Night (1/14/23) Jackson was knocked out by Dan Ige at 4:13 of the second round 

UFC Fight Night (9/17/22) Jackson stopped Pat Sabatini via strikes at 1:09 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (6/4/22) Jackson won a three round unanimous decision over Daniel Argueta

UFC Fight Night (3/12/22) Jackson submitted Kamuela Kirk via arm triangle choke at 4:42 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (10/9/21) Jackson won a three-round unanimous decision over Charles Rosa

UFC on ESPN (12/5/20) Jackson was knocked out by Ilia Topuria at 2:38 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (9/19/20) Jackson submitted Mirsad Bektic via guillotine choke at 1:21 of the third round

UFC on FOX (1/30/16) Jackson fought to a three round draw with Levan Makashvili

UFC Fight Night (5/20/15) Jackson’s loss to Rony Jason was changed to a no contest when Jason failed his post-fight drug test.

UFC 177 (8/30/14) Jackson was submitted by Yancy Medeiros via inverted guillotine choke at 1:54 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? The Ultimate Fighter Season 1. Growing up, I was not allowed to watch the fights so I didn't focus on fighting at all; I just wrestled. I saw TUF season 1 and was addicted and slowly started training.

Training: Killing my cardio and keeping fresh guys in the gym.

What ranks and titles have you held? NAIA All American. Legacy Fighting featherweight champ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It what it's all about.  It’s why I started training to fight. It means the work I've put in is paying off, but it's not good enough to just make it - I want the title. That's when I'll be happy.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Missouri Valley College - Exercise Science

What was your job before you started fighting? Personal Trainer

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 6-1 amateur MMA. All-American in wrestling 

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke - I love feeling when people quit

Favorite Striking technique: Jab